If you’re here, something in life probably feels heavy right now—for your child, your teen, or maybe even for yourself. Things may feel overwhelming, uncertain, or just not like they used to. You may have tried to sort it out on your own and found yourself feeling even more stuck. That makes sense. Life can be a lot. Being human doesn’t come with instructions.

Reaching out for support can feel like a big step (and often a vulnerable one), but it is also a meaningful act of care—for yourself and for the people you love.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in school, healthcare, and community settings. Over the years, I’ve walked alongside children and families navigating intense emotions, school avoidance, peer relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I’ve also worked closely with parents who are doing their best to hold everything together while quietly wondering if they’re doing enough. (More often than not—you are.)

I come into this work not only as a clinician, but as someone who deeply understands what it feels like to sit on the other side of the couch. That perspective shapes how I show up: with steadiness, warmth, honesty, and deep respect for the courage it takes to begin.

When I work with children and teens, therapy is often active, creative, and collaborative. We may draw, play, use sand tray, or role-play real-life situations as a way to make sense of what they’re experiencing. Many young people communicate best when it doesn’t feel like a “formal conversation,” and I honor that. I also integrate evidence-based tools from CBT, DBT, and expressive therapies in ways that are practical, accessible, and usable outside of session.

My approach is grounded in a family systems perspective, which means I consider the larger context—relationships, patterns, and environments that shape a person’s experience. I also value close collaboration with parents and caregivers. You are an essential part of your child’s support system, and I strive to create a space where you feel informed, supported, and free of judgment as we navigate things together.

I have a particular interest in supporting children and families navigating grief and loss, including those impacted by chronic illness, medical complexities, and unexpected life changes. Some of the most meaningful work I’ve done has been alongside families learning to live with a reality they did not choose, finding new ways forward with care, honesty, and compassion.

If this resonates with you, I would be glad to connect. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin—just a willingness to take the next step. From there, we’ll move at a pace that feels thoughtful, supportive, and right for you or your family.